The U.S. passport identifies the bearer as a U.S. citizen or national. It is a request to foreign governments to permit travel or temporary residence in their territories and access to all lawful, local aid and protection. It also allows bearers access to U.S. consular services and assistance while abroad and re-entry into the U.S.
Within Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs, the Passport Services Directorate serves U.S. citizens intending international travel through passport issuance and protects the integrity of the U.S. passport as proof of U.S. citizenship at home and around the world.
- Passport Services consists of:
- 13 Regional Passport Agencies
- 1 Gateway City Passport Agency
- 1 Special Issuance Agency
- 3 National Processing Facilities
- The National Passport Information Center;
- A network of more than 9,000 public government offices across the U.S. designated by Passport Services to accept applications; and
- Headquarters offices in Washington, DC.
The National Processing Centers also support issuance of passports for U.S. citizens abroad via our Embassies and Consulate
Application for U.S. Passport Wizard
Checking the Status of Your Application
Passport Fees
How to Renew Your U.S. Passport
Passport Agencies (If you need your passport urgently, generally in less than 2 weeks, you may contact one of our Passport Agencies listed below. All agencies take applications only by appointment. Please call in advance)
THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR AN APPOINTMENT AT A PASSPORT AGENCY. CUSTOMERS SHOULD NOT PAY ANYONE OR ANY BUSINESS MAKING SUCH A CHARGE.
Passport Applications and Forms
Passport Acceptance Facility Search Page
U.S. Passport Application Status Online
How to Get Your Passport in a Hurry
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